Director of Career Services

About SUNY Polytechnic Institute: SUNY Polytechnic Institute is New York State's premier public polytechnic, highly regarded for leading the pursuit of knowledge and innovation through interdisciplinary engagement and collaboration across its four colleges - Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences. SUNY Poly is a College of Distinction and nationally ranked by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report. Guided by a bold vision for societal impact, the university advances use-inspired research and transformative collaborations that drive economic development, technological progress, and humanitarian solutions - locally in the Mohawk Valley region and in communities around the globe. SUNY Poly is a proud, resilient community with like minds and like spirits who are inspired by a distinctive STEAM education and social experience that prepares its graduates for the 21st century workforce. The university is guided by a mission and vision that is grounded in "elevating impact" and in living out the values of Accountability, Community, Empathy, Gratitude, Inclusion, Innovation, Kindness, and Respect. SUNY Poly's campus is located in Utica, N.Y., in the heart of the picturesque Mohawk Valley, where you will find the convergence of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life. Residents of the greater Utica area enjoy a lower cost of living than most cities while being part of a region undergoing a vibrant technological and economic renaissance. Job Description: Job Description: The Director of Career Services is responsible for providing strategic leadership to SUNY Poly's Office of Workforce Development and directing a comprehensive program that guides career development, career counseling, programming and assistance with internship and employment opportunities. The Director will cultivate and foster internal and external partnerships to expand and support internship and other practical opportunities. The Director will oversee the Career Services budget in consultation with the Senior Director of Workforce Development and manage the data system used to track student internships and career opportunities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the operation of the Career Services Office including program assessment, supervision of staff (support and graduate assistants) and an oversight of the departmental budget (in consultation with the Senior Director of Workforce Development). The Director works in collaboration with internal and external constituent groups to organize and promote opportunities for students through the utilization of resources such as hiring platforms, annual Career Fair(s) and other departmental programs. The Director will meet individually with students to provide comprehensive career preparation support, including resume reviews, interviewing strategies, mentoring, and guidance on securing both paid and for-credit internships. Collaborate with business and industry partners to identify, coordinate, and promote internship opportunities that align with students' academic and career goals. Work with campus and external constituents to enhance existing career development programs and employment opportunities. Assist students/departments in promoting internal work study and student assistant placements Participate in programming related to recruitment and retention of students (open house, orientation, accepted student days, classroom presentations) Cultivate partnerships with employers and community agencies to establish project-based learning, capstone projects, internships and other experiential opportunities for students. Collaborate with external partners (in collaboration with Vice President for External Relations) to establish solution-based projects which address real world needs and deficits within the organization or community. Collaborate with the Colleges to secure internships and coordinate student placement. Plan and execute presentation and celebration of project completion event, including poster display, development seminar(s) and recognition dinner. Market experiential learning opportunities and outcomes to prospective and current students, highlighting the educational and potential career benefits. Collaborate with campus partners in Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to ensure the accurate collection and reporting of data regarding student participation and outcomes, including internships, project-based learning, other experiential opportunities as well as employment offers; establish an assessment process. Monitor participation such as number of students, majors represented and company sponsorship. Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Your application will not be accepted if you require sponsorship to work in the United States Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization. Experience working with diverse populations. Previous supervisory experience Experience in career development, career counseling and placement or a related field Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree preferred from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization. Managerial and supervisory experience is desirable. Additional Information: Initial review of applications will begin 2 weeks after posting. Posting will remain open until filled SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, SUNY Polytechnic Institute will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the College's current campus security policies. The SUNY Polytechnic Institute Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link: Report 2024 - Uticaw covers.pdf Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Tel. (646) 428-3800; Email . Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at . Application Instructions: Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population. This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual checks. Persons interested in the above position must submit a resume, cover letter, 3 professional references and the SUNY Poly application. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please email us at

Created: 2026-03-04